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In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.

1981 |1h 22m |  Drama, TV Movie

Cast

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Leo McKern

Sir Frederick Carlion

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James Fox

Philip Carlion

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Wendy Hiller

Daisy - Lady Carlion

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Penelope Wilton

Virginia Carlion

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Jill Bennett

Alice Carlion

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Joan Greenwood

Dollie van der Biek

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Alan Webb

Sir Piers Blair

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Tim Seely

Andrew Oliphant - Father

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Richard Durden

Guy Wheldon

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Julian Wadham

Robert Carlion

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Frank Mills

Ashford

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Malcolm Storry

The Inspector

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Ralph Nossek

Mr Joseph

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Donald Eccles

The Dean

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Richard Vanstone

Hop Picker

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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